Bailey’s Cafe, Knowles-Douglas Building
February 2018
Brandon University Big Band Dance
This year's Big Band Dance will kick off Black History Month celebrations at Brandon University. This year’s Big Band Dance, staged by the Brandon University Big Band (BUBB), kicks off Black History Month at BU. Under the direction of Michael Cain, the BUBB will play a wide range of music from the black diaspora. Selections will include music by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Aretha Franklin, Curtis Mayfield, Redbone, Sister Nancy, Bruno Mars, Fela Kuti, and Kendrick Lamar among others. The…
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‘Eklekticos’ Big Band
Brandon University 'Eklekticos' Big Band at Forbidden Flavors on Campus Thursday, March 28th, 2018 8pm
Find out more »February 2019
Big Band Dance
A night of jazz music for the community and Brandon University, hosted by the Brandon University Music Students, with real live jazz by the Brandon University Big Band, directed by Prof. Michael Cain.
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Anti-hate Poster Party
In preparation for the Brandon School Division meeting on Tuesday, May 23, please join BUQueer and BUSU at the Anti-hate Poster Party from noon to 2 p.m. at Bailey’s!
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Homecoming beer garden
Enjoy a refreshing pause with friends between Homecoming activities! Join us in Bailey’s for a come-and-go casual Beer Garden to check out some of Brandon's best local beer.
Find out more »Trivia Night
Bring a team or find one when you get here to compete for the Stanley Knowles Cup!
Find out more »Decades Social
Tickets at the door. Cash bar. The Brandon University Student’s Union is hosting the Decades Social in Bailey’s and the Mingling Area! Come on down and experience a different decade of music every hour!
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January 2024
Renaissance Ball
Join us for the Renaissance World Tour themed Ball, hosted by BUSU and the Racialized Collective. This is our special celebration in honour of Black History Month, aiming to pay tribute to the rich heritage of Black history and acknowledge the invaluable contributions of the LGBTTQ* community. Special performance by the House of Hex. Theme: Silver/Chrome and Black (Participation optional) Tickets: $15 (available at the BUSU office or Cafe do Good, 1502 Rosser Ave) Categories for Public Participation: Vogue, Runway,…
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Black Mental Health & Black Excellence
Join us Thursday, February 15 from 5pm-8pm in the Mingling Area at Bailey’s. We will have special guest presenters Akech Mayuom and Sheika Henry to speak on our theme of Black Mental Health & Black Excellence. Bailey’s will be running drink and food specials, and there will be appetizers and drinks for everyone to share for free (food was determined through a survey of students indicating their favourite dishes!) After this, let’s have fun for our mental health, and come…
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Bee U at Bailey’s Café
Celebrate the Brandon University honeybee hives, learn about our pollinator friends — and sample some delicious honey treats from our friends at Bailey’s. Monday, June 24 from 12–2 p.m. Join us in Bailey’s for lunch and a brief presentation, then view come the hives! Tuesday, June 25 from 4–6 p.m. Sweet treats at Bailey’s and a short presentation, then come see the bees! Bee U volunteers will crack open the honeybee hives, showing you frames of honey swarming with bees.…
Find out more »Bee U at Bailey’s Café
Celebrate the Brandon University honeybee hives, learn about our pollinator friends — and sample some delicious honey treats from our friends at Bailey’s. Monday, June 24 from 12–2 p.m. Join us in Bailey’s for lunch and a brief presentation, then view come the hives! Tuesday, June 25 from 4–6 p.m. Sweet treats at Bailey’s and a short presentation, then come see the bees! Bee U volunteers will crack open the honeybee hives, showing you frames of honey swarming with bees.…
Find out more »September 2024
BU125 Community Birthday Celebration
Join us in Bailey’s Café for a community celebration of Brandon University’s 125th birthday. This casual come-and-go event offers free cake and refreshments, plus a selection of Bailey’s treats. Brief remarks will occur at 5 p.m. to honour this significant anniversary and look ahead to BU’s next 125 years.
Find out more »Blue & Gold Social
Come on down to Bailey’s and dance the night away! Tickets sold at the door. 18+ only.
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